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AK62 WDF

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,179 mi
Last recorded192,179 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 192,179 miles

Nearside steering rack nearside inner joint worn

Fail 15 Jun 2026 192,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack nearside inner joint worn

Pass 4 Jun 2025 183,082 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2025 183,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2024 173,038 miles

nearside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

nearside rear light damaged

Fail 28 May 2024 173,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

nearside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

nearside rear light damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2023 161,567 miles

offside mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2023 161,444 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and excessive wear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2021 151,137 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 140,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Has play in sliding bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 125,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2019 125,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubbing anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,617 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 115,616 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,967 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 90,698 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight damage o/s n/s front sill panels

slight wear in o/s n/s front suspension struts

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2016 90,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight damage o/s n/s front sill panels

slight wear in o/s n/s front suspension struts

slight wear in steering rack

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Crafter?

Based on 720,441 MOT tests across 75,804 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
9,371
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
75,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,487
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,349
Registration plate lamp not working 6,198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,190
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AK62 WDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 114,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Crafter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 WDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Crafter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK62 WDF registered?

AK62 WDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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